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New York, NY
First Friends Preschool

neighborhood: 70's · Telephone: (212) 769-1088

Kindergarten
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Contact Info

First Friends Preschool
245 West 74th Street
New York, NY 10023

Tel: (212) 769-1088
Fax: (212) 875-8962

Director: Ruth Brod
ffpreschoolnyc@yahoo.com

Admissions Director:
Nancy Dowling

Source: This information was provided by the director This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.
Quality of teaching
Development of social skills and work habits
Home-school connection
Discipline
Facilities
Health
Safety

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 3
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

First Friends Pre-school offers programs for young children that emphasize creative independent play. Activities and materials invite hands-on exploration. Art, cooking, science, music, literature and...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

The day starts with a free playtime. Activities are available on center tables but children are free to choose among materials in the room. Play is followed by a snack and a circle time, which is lang...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages	From 4 years to --
Days:
	Mon 3:30pm - 5:00pm
	Tue 3:30pm - 5:00pm
	Wed 3:30pm - 5:00pm
	Thu 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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Key Statistics

Extended day	Yes
School year	Year round program
Summer Program	06/2008 - 08/2008
Age cutoff for enrollment	2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

2's - $925.00 - $1575.00 (varies according to time and days attending)
3's - $925.00 - $1575.00 (varies according to time and days attending)
4's - $925.00 - $1575.00 (varies according to time and...
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Application Information

Applications accepted	After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)
Wait list	Yes
Deadline for applications	Rolling
Application Information	$25
Acceptance criteria:	First-come basis

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Anderson
Calhoun
Dalton
Fieldston
Hunter

Source: Savvy Source

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